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Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a small phone bag with a decorative Star Lily pocket and a Romanian cord strap. You will make a floral puff-style motif pocket, attach it securely, and add a button loop and strap. The finished bag measures roughly 12 x 17 cm and uses lightweight or cotton yarn for a neat, structured finish.

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes detailed special stitch instructions (FPHDCPUFF and RSC), step-by-step photos, and an assembly guide. Ideal for intermediate crocheters who enjoy textured motifs and tidy finishing.

Why You'll Love This Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a pretty floral Star Lily motif with a practical small bag design that I reach for every day. I enjoy the texture the front post half double puff stitch creates; it makes the pocket stand out beautifully. The Romanian cord strap provides a nice handmade touch and wearable strength that I trust. Working through the pocket-to-bag assembly is satisfying and gives a professional finish I am proud to gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the color palette—try soft pastels for a delicate look or bold contrasting colors for a modern statement.

If you want a larger bag, simply increase the initial chain for the bag body and add rounds evenly to the sides to expand dimensions.

To make a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny pocket and attach a keyring instead of a strap.

Swap the Star Lily pocket for a granny square, puff flower, or embroidered patch to give the bag a different focal point.

I often replace the Romanian cord with a braided strap or a leather strap for a dressier finish—both are quick swaps that change the vibe instantly.

Consider lining the bag with fabric for extra structure and to protect delicate phone finishes; a simple rectangular lining sewn in place works well.

For a crossbody look, increase the strap length to 120-140cm or make an adjustable buckle strap using sewn loops and metal hardware.

Add pockets inside by crocheting a small rectangle and sewing it into the lining to hold cards or earbuds securely.

I sometimes embellish the pocket with beads or embroidery on the petals for a personalized touch that makes each bag unique.

Experiment with different button types—wooden, metal, or magnetic snaps—to change the closure feel and overall style of the bag.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the start of rounds can cause misalignment while joining; always place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round. ✗ Pulling puff loops inconsistently creates uneven petals and a messy motif; draw each puff loop out evenly and line them up before completing the puff stitch. ✗ Using too tight tension on the Romanian cord strap results in a stiff, short strap; keep a looser tension while making the cord to allow flexibility and correct length. ✗ Forgetting to leave a long yarn tail when finishing the pocket prevents easy sewing to the bag; leave approximately 100cm of yarn for secure sewing and finishing.

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern

Create a stylish, compact phone bag with a decorative Star Lily pocket using this detailed crochet pattern. Perfect for gifting or making a handy everyday accessory, the pattern guides you through the floral pocket, bag body, and a Romanian cord strap. Clear step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips make this project accessible for intermediate crocheters looking for a satisfying afternoon or weekend project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Polyester yarn or lightweight cotton yarn, approximately 150 meters total
  • 02
    Green yarn (main color for bag and motif edges), approx. portion of the 150m
  • 03
    Khaki yarn (contrast color for motif round), small amount for round 3 and strap
  • 04
    Optional contrasting color for star center if desired (small amounts)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Button 2.5cm
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Spring O-ring buckles 2cm (2 pieces)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)
  • 08
    Measuring tape

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— Getting Ready :

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Abbreviations: SC Single crochet. DC Double crochet. FPHDCPUFF Refer to special stitches. RSC Refer to special stitches. CH Chain. MR Magic Ring. SM Stitch Marker. SLST Slip stitch. SP Space. ST/STS Stitch/Stitches. [ ] Repeat x times. ( ) Total. * * As a group.

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Material & Tools: Polyester yarn, lightweight yarn or hard cotton yarn. Approx.150 meters. Crochet hook 3.5mm. Tapestry needle. Button 2.5cm. Stitch Marker. Spring O-ring buckles 2cm.

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Finished size: Width = 12 cm / 4.72". Height = 17 cm / 6.69". Strap = 100cm / 40" or your desired length. Skill level: Intermediate.

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Pattern Note: It would be helpful to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. When forming a puff, pull the loops evenly and keep them in line so it looks even. This also makes pulling through the puffs easier. When making a strap, keep your tension loose so your stitches are not too tight.

— Special Stitches :

Info :

Front post half double puff stitch (FPHDCPUFF): Yarn over, insert your hook from front to back between the posts of the double crochet in the row below Photo 1 and draw through, there will be 3 loops on the hook Photo 2. Repeat 2 more times, there will be 7 loops on the hook. Photo 3. Yarn over and draw the yarn through 6 loops on the hook, Photo 4. Yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook. Photo 5.

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Reverse Single Crochet Stitch (RSC): This step is similar to how you work a regular single crochet but this works backward. Be sure to have the right side of your work facing you. Instead of working from right to left, you work from left to right, Photo 6. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the stitch. Photo 7. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. One reverse single crochet (RSC) is complete. Photo 8.

— Star Lily Pocket :

Round 1 :

Start with CH 5, SLST into the 1st ST to form a ring. CH 3, 11 DC into the ring. SLST into the top of CH 3 from the beginning. (12)

Round 2 :

CH 3, 2 DC into the base of CH 3, [FPHDCPUFF, CH 2, FPHDCPUFF, 3 DC into next ST] x 3 times, FPHDCPUFF, CH 2, FPHDCPUFF, SLST into top of CH 3. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Crochet over yarn tail in the next round.

Round 3 :

Change to khaki yarn and make a slip knot, insert hook into any one of the CH 2-SP. CH 3, DC, CH 3, 2 DC into the same CH 2-SP. 2 DC, CH 1, skip 1 ST, 2 DC. [2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC into the CH 2-SP, 2 DC, CH 1, skip 1 ST, 2 DC] x 3 times. SLST into the top of CH 3. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Crochet over yarn tail in the next round.

Round 4 :

Change to green yarn and make a slip knot, insert hook into any one of the CH 3-SP. *1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC* into CH 3-SP, [4 SC, FPHDCPUFF into the middle DC of 3 DC from round 2, 4 SC, *1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC* into CH 3-SP] x 3 times. 4 SC, FPHDCPUFF into the middle DC of 3 DC from round 2, 4 SC, SLST into SC from the beginning, SLST again into CH 2-SP.

Round 5 :

CH 3, DC into the CH 2-SP, CH 3, 2 DC into the same CH 2-SP. [11 DC, *2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC* into the CH 2-SP] x 3 times. 11 DC, SLST into the top of CH 3 from the beginning. Continue SLST around the CH and DC until the end. Cut the yarn, leave a long yarn approx. 100cm for sewing.

— Bag body :

Round 1 :

CH 22, DC into 3rd chain from hook, 18 DC, 3 DC into last CH. Working on the opposite side of the chain, 18 DC, 2 DC into last CH, SLST into 1st DC from the beginning. (42)

Round 2-13 :

CH 2, DC into the base of CH 2, 41 DC, SLST into top of CH 2 from the beginning. (42)

Round 14 :

CH 2, 13 DC, CH 18 (for the button hole loop), SLST into the base of CH 18, continue 29 DC, SLST into the top of CH 2.

Round 15 :

CH 1, RSC around the edge of the bag, across the button hole loop until the end of the round. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn tail.

— Shoulder Strap (Romanian cord) :

Instruction :

Start with CH 2, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook, turn your work from right to left and you will work in the one loop on the bottom ST. 1 SC through the one loop on the bottom of ST. Turn your work from right to left again, this time you need to work through 2 loops in the next row. 1 SC through 2 loops. Repeat until 100cm long or your desired length.

— Crochet the strap to the spring O-ring :

Instruction :

Insert your hook through the center of the ring, yarn over, pull through the ring. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook, repeat for 3 more times. SLST into the side the strap until you reach another end, repeat the same method to attach the ring. Continue SLST into another side the strap until the end. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn tail. Open the spring O-ring and attach to each side of the bag.

— Attach the Star Lily pocket :

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Place the pocket to the bottom center of the bag. Sew it to the bag through the back loops of the pocket. Feel free to stitch through the front to back for a strong seam. Sew the button onto the bag's top portion so that it aligns with the buttonhole loop on the opposite side. Sew the leather label to the above center of the pocket. If you do not have the spring O-ring, sew the strap direct to both side of the bag.

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Well done! Your Phone bag with Star Lily pocket is finished.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the Star Lily pocket at the bottom center of the bag and sew it to the bag through the back loops of the pocket, using the long yarn tail left from Round 5 for a secure seam.
  • Sew the button onto the bag's top portion so it aligns with the buttonhole loop made in Round 14 of the bag body to secure the flap.
  • Attach spring O-ring buckles to each end of the Romanian cord strap by slip stitching the strap into the center of the ring, then open the ring and clip to both sides of the bag.
  • If you do not have spring O-rings, sew the strap directly to both sides of the bag at the top edges, reinforcing with multiple passes for strength.
  • Sew the leather label to the center above the pocket using small neat stitches so it lays flat and centered.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of round beginnings and avoid accidental increases or decreases.
  • 💡When making the Romanian cord strap, maintain a loose, even tension to prevent a stiff or twisted strap and to reach the desired length.
  • 💡Leave a long yarn tail (approx. 100cm) when finishing the pocket so you have enough yarn to sew it neatly onto the bag.

You did it — your Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket is complete and ready to wear or gift. This little handmade bag combines pretty texture with everyday function and makes a thoughtful present. Enjoy your beautiful creation and the compliments that will surely follow. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished phone bag measures approximately 12 cm wide by 17 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Can I change yarn weight and hook size?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose a suitable hook for your yarn and swatch to check gauge.

Do I need to know special stitches for this pattern?

You should be comfortable with double crochet and single crochet; the pattern includes step-by-step instructions and photos for FPHDCPUFF and reverse single crochet (RSC).

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary by experience and how much sewing and finishing you do.